Food Bank Of North Alabama Distributing Food Thursday, September 24th
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food
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Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft
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I-59 Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
Facebook TwitterToday, the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting on I-59 has been formally charged. Dayon Patterson (21 of Pensacola, Florida)
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Ceremony Held In Honor Of Those Lost On September 11, 2001
Facebook TwitterA ceremony was held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 to honor the people that were lost in the September
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Fyffe Head Coach Paul Benefield Is Newest Member of the AHSAA 300 Win Coaches Club
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY (AHSAA) – Fyffe High School head football coach Paul Benefield admits there is any fancy about the Red
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Four arrested and large amount of Narcotics seized in Mentone
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the
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Missing Aircraft Found in the Aurora Community
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, the missing aircraft has been found in the Aurora Community. “The Missing
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ALEA Troopers See Dramatic Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over the Labor Day Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall
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Ider High School Has to Cancel Two Games & Move Homecoming, Due to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterAccording to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been
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A Dozen Jailed for Narcotics around DeKalb County
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents
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Dekalb County Republican’s To Hold Monthly Breakfast & Headquarter Grand Opening
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 12th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The
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ALEA Troopers Say ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to Arrive Alive this Labor Day Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and
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One Killed In Dekalb County Wreck South Of Fyffe, Al.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County–A three vehicle crash at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, has claimed the life of a New Harford,
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Federal Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshalls, DCSO Investigators, & Narcotics Unit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the
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Transfer Truck Overturns At Joe’s Truck Stop
Facebook TwitterDate: 09/02/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police DepartmentJoe’s Truck Stop At 5:40 am this morning it was
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Facebook TwitterWashington, DC, August 31, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterSeveral vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Person
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person Brenda Kate Stuckey. A family dropped her
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Female Injured After Shots Fired into Residence
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her
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Motorcycle Crash In Jackson County Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, has claimed the life of a
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Here is a look at the Tuesday Ballot for the City of Rainsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterThe wet/dry referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday in the City of Rainsville. ________________________________________ City of Rainsville Council
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Three Arrested on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterOn Tuesday, August 8, at approximately 9:30 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated Fort Payne Officers were dispatched to 207
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Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On
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Wet/Dry Referendum Will Be on the City of Rainsville’s Municipal Election Ballot
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville, along with most cities and towns in Alabama, will hold their municipal election on Tuesday,
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Paul Cagle seeks re-election as Mayor of Fyffe
Facebook TwitterMayor Paul Cagle announces his candidacy for re-election as the Mayor of the Town of Fyffe, Al. Cagle has
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Two Cherokee County Men Charged with Drug Distribution Resulting in Death
Facebook Twitter08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments
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Flash Flood Results in River Channel Shift at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala.—On the night of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, severe storms and torrential rains ravaged northeastern Alabama,
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Large Amount of Narcotics Packaged as Candy Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of
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Rainsville Holds USDA Farms To Families Food Give Away
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, August 10th, the City of Rainsville and numerous volunteers, in conjunction with the USDA, gave out 560
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Don Phillips Qualifies To Run For Fyffe Town Council
Facebook TwitterDon Phillips is running for Fyffe Town Council Place 4. Phillips is a veteran and attended Northeast Alabama Community
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Phillips Selected For National Career Tech Advisory Council
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor, Jonathan Phillips, was recently selected by Dr. Linda Floyd, Director, Technology Centers That Work
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Suspect apprehended after multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s
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200 grams of Meth seized on traffic stop
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway
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Josh Wigley Joins DCSO As SRO
Facebook TwitterJosh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a
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DeKalb County Crash Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterDekalb County–A two-vehicle crash at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 24, has claimed the life of a Leesburg man. Jimmy
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Jonathan Bartlett Is Running For Mayor Of Fyffe
Facebook TwitterJonathan Bartlett, 45 of Fyffe, has qualified for Mayor of the Town of Fyffe. Jonathan Bartlett has 15 combined
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List of Qualified Municipal Candidates For Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Municipal Qualifying Candidates Collinsville Mayor – Johnny Traffanstedt Council District 1 – Kathy G. Jelks Council District
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Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson
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Central Board Approves AHSAA Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ Affirming Plans to Start Fall Sports as Scheduled
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best
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Mark Huber Announces Run For Rainsville City Council Place 5
Facebook TwitterMark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for City Council Place 5, on the Rainsville City Council. Huber, is the
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Northeast Alabama Community College Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plan of Operation
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has
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Alatrade To Hold Career Picnic July 31st
Facebook TwitterRainsville, Al – If you are needing a job Alatrade Foods, LLC. will hold a career picnic in Rainsville,
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Walmart And Sam’s Club to Require Mask In Stores Nationwide
Facebook TwitterIf you shop at Walmart and Sam’s Club, be prepared to shop with a mask. As many States are
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Face Masks Required In Alabama Beginning July 16th
Facebook TwitterBeginning July 16, 2020, at 5:00 PM, face masks will be required in Alabama. ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH
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Lingerfelt Seeks a Second Term As Rainsville Mayor
Facebook TwitterLingerfelt has served on the Rainsville City Council for three consecutive terms. During his tenure, he spent eight years
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Man Arrested After Theft at Local Business | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a
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Freeman to Seek Re-Election to Rainsville City Council
Facebook TwitterBrandon Freeman has announced his intentions to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, place #4. Freeman said, “I
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Reminds Everyone To Play Safe On Alabama’s Waterways
Facebook TwitterALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the
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DeKalb County EMA And County Commission Taking Extra Precautions Due To The Alarming Increase In Covid-19 Cases
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the
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ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Facebook TwitterPublic Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order
Facebook TwitterEarlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd
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ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during Fourth of July Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks.
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4th of July Weekend at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – The Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Little
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Little River Canyon National Preserve Canyon Mouth Park Re-opens
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to re-open. Canyon
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ALEA Resumes Normal Driver License Operations; Record Number of Alabama Citizens Served
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve
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One Fatality in Rainsville Crash on Hwy 75 South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Rainsville Police Department, a morning traffic accident claimed a Rainsville mans life. On June 24, 2020,
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Awakening Events Announces A Third Tour Package To Be Added To Live Concert Drive-In Theater Series
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christian music icons MICHAEL W. SMITH, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, and MAC POWELL join forces for “Triple
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Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration July 2nd
Facebook TwitterFort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be July 2th at 9:00 pm. This year the fireworks will be
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Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year
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Campbell Reappointed To The Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board
Facebook TwitterDr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority
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Tourism to Little River Canyon National Preserve Creates Economic Benefit
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 650,000 visitors to Little River Canyon
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NACC Earns Top Rank in Student Retention
Facebook TwitterJune 15, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Felony Charges of Sexual Child Abuse
Facebook TwitterDate: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort
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Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from
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Rainsville Ministerial Association makes statement concerning what is happening in our nation and to support our police force
Facebook TwitterMedia Release: Rainsville Ministerial Association, June 10, 2020 We grieve the death of George Floyd and the truth that
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Bluegrass on the Rim Goes Virtual Saturday, June 13th | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020, 5 – 8PM Take the boredom out of your stay at home time by watching the
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22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last
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Alabama Secretary of State Updates Citizens On July 14th Primary Run-off | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAs we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind
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DeKalb County Wreck Kills Gaylesville Woman
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, has claimed the life of a Gaylesville
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Georgia Man Drowns At Little River
Facebook TwitterNews Release about drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River Falls and Little Falls re-opened after swimmer
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Fyffe Man Killed In Jackson County Motorcycle Wreck
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:35 p.m. Monday, May 18, has claimed the life of a Fyffe
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The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Chamber of Commerce announced their 2020 scholarship recipients today for Plainview High School. Each recipient with receive
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Dekalb County, Rainsville Probate Annex to Re-Open May 19, 2020
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Probate Annex will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, from 9:00 am – 2:00
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Several Drug Arrests Last Week; Crack Cocaine confiscated | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Numerous Stolen Items
Facebook TwitterIn a separate Investigation being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving a rash of stolen ATV’s in
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ATV/UTV’s recovered by JCSO and Scottsboro PD
Facebook TwitterOn May 13, 2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies located a stolen 2020 side by side valued
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NACC Students to Receive Assistance from CARES Act May 16, 2020
Facebook TwitterApproximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher
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City Adds New Signs To Recognize Accomplishments Of Local Schools
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville is recognizing the accomplishments of the local schools, within the City of Rainsville. The City
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NACC’s Dr. David Campbell and Ms. Andrea Okwu Participate in ACCS Listening Tour
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College is always looking for new ways to connect with our community and show what a
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Suspect sought after Motorcycle Chase | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle on
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In Person Hearings Will Not Resume Until June 2, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThis morning, a new local Administrative Order was issued by Presiding Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor regarding in-person hearings. Because
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The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Human Remains found near Mentone | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterYesterday (May 12, 2020), a contractor doing work on a home near Mentone discovered human remains in a wooded
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Dekalb County Schools Move Graduations Back To May, With Short Notice | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Schools Superintendent, announced today that all Dekalb County School Graduations will be moved back
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The Dekalb County Courthouse To ReOpen | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regular meeting today and announced that the DeKalb County
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Highway 72 Eastbound Lane In Jackson Co. Closed Due To Wreck
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST– On 05/11/2020, at approximately 10:25 A.M., a single vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 72, in the
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2020 National Police Week Message From Cherokee County Sheriff
Facebook Twitter“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 This
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Burn BAN Is In Effect For Dekalb & Other Counties | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAccording to (ADEM) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management burn bans are in effect for the following counties in
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Fort Payne Man Killed In Single Vehicle Accident | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, has claimed the life of a Fort
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AHSAA Releases Information About State Sports Programs
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Woman charged in Burglary sought by the DCSO | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another
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Stolen Motorcycle recovered after break-in at I-59 Flea Market | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the
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Governor Moves To Re-Open Alabama, Allowing Restaurants, Hair Salons & Churches To Open
Facebook TwitterMontgomery, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey updated the citizens of Alabama on COVID-19 and relaxed closures in the
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NACC Encourages Enrollment in Google IT Support Professional Certificate Course
Facebook TwitterThere is no better time than the present to take advantage of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate now
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Eleven Narcotics arrests made in the last week | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week.
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Dekalb County Schools Announces Graduation Dates & Schedule | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent of the Dekalb County Schools, announced today the graduation dates & schedule for the 2020
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Arrests Made After Pursuits, One Involving a Bicycle
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a
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Alabama Governor’s Updated “Safer-At-Home” Order Allows Some Businesses To Reopen
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at
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Texas Man Killed In Chase/Crash With Marshall Co. Deputies
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
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Large amount of Meth, Marijuana, and Cash seized | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road
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Twin City Used Cars Giving Away FREE Lunches Saturday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. — Bobby Ledbetter and Twin City Used Car Sales, at the South “Y” in Fort Payne,
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